Who is San Miguel? City of both Saint Michael and of Allende [] The History of San Miguel
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Published September 21, 2024
by Natalie Taylor
San Miguel de Allende—city of both Saint Michael and of Allende. The first name is a mythical religious figure, the second is a man of flesh and blood. Ignacio Allende was the native son who led the insurgents in the War of Independence which began on September 15, 1810. Much has been told about Generalissimo Ignacio Allende, but who is Saint Michael, the patron saint of our city?
Have you ever wondered who exactly is San Miguel–Saint Michael? The one who named our city? Our city as it is today: San Miguel de Allende, bears the names of two men who are thus honored. The first is a mythical, religious figure, and the other a man of flesh and blood.
We have heard much about Ignacio Allende, the leader of the insurrectionist army that turned into the War of Independence. But what about Saint Michael, the archangel? He and his cadre of angles have a fascinating story too….read and find out.
HISTORIA DE SAN MIGUEL: ¿Quién es?¿Alguna vez te has preguntado quién es exactamente San Miguel? ¿El que le dio nombre a nuestra ciudad? Nuestra ciudad tal como es hoy: San Miguel de Allende, lleva los nombres de dos hombres a quienes se les rinde este homenaje. El primero es una figura mítica y religiosa, y el otro un hombre de carne y hueso.Hemos escuchado mucho sobre Ignacio Allende, el líder del ejército insurgente que derivó en la Guerra de la Independencia. Pero, ¿qué pasa con San Miguel, el arcángel? Él y su grupo de ángeles también tienen una historia fascinante… lea y descúbrala. -
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